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MĀORI KRISHNA + ALTARNATIVE / CULT CHUR

Auckland, Whangarei

11/09/2024 - 06/10/2024

"An immersive, hilarious and unsettling glimpse into the world of cult healing..

"Heartwarming shows that explain the meaning of everything...

TOSCA 2024

Wellington

11/09/2024 - 15/09/2024

"Brilliant casting and gripping pace..

"Tosca the heroine a star turn in Wellington opera..

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NEKE

Wellington, Auckland

09/06/2021 - 14/09/2024

"Gathers confidently and respectfully from a wakahuia of ngā Toi..

"A brilliant show that invites us to reflect on what truly matters...

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The Deadbeat Opera

Christchurch

06/09/2024 - 21/09/2024

"Uniformly excellent performances deliver high-impact experience...

Kinky Boots

Palmerston North

06/09/2024 - 21/09/2024

"These boots be made for loving and that’s just what you’ll do..

Eli Matthewson - Night Terror

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..

"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...

In Other Words

Auckland

03/09/2024 - 15/09/2024

"Phenomenal performances from powerhouse performers at the top of their game...

Delightfool

Wellington, Auckland

22/02/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Recommended - Booth the Clown is an Aotearoan star on the rise...

"A ribald hour of wit, sparkle and innuendo with a touch of vulnerability..

Five Words or Less

Wellington

03/09/2024 - 07/09/2024

"A joyous hour that skilfully balances fun and poignancy..

ANTi

Auckland

27/08/2024 - 31/08/2024

"A unique take on being queer that leaves the audience uplifted..

Antarctic Endeavours - Premiere Season

Wellington, Auckland

13/08/2024 - 04/09/2024

"Highly skilled actors in a jewel of a show...

"An intriguing, surprising, roller-coaster of a genre-bending immersive play..

Patty with a WhY

Dunedin, Auckland

31/08/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Humour, pathos & personal reflections..

Tangihanga

Wellington, Rotorua, Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings

28/08/2024 - 25/10/2024

"With thirty plus characters, Neho’s transitions are seamless making this a must-see performance. ..

"Caricatures germinated from kernels of truth that shine from within..

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Listen to My Heart: the Songs of David Friedman

Christchurch

22/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

"High-calibre performance ensures great start for new theatre company..

The Body Politic

Wellington

24/08/2024 - 21/09/2024

"Those bells do toll – and they toll for us all..

Romeo & Juliet

Auckland

21/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

"Pleasurable, entertaining and yes, Shakespeare was the winner on the night...

Urinetown The Musical

Wellington

22/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

"“Audacious and exhilarating” as promised and lots of fun..

HAMLET: One Hour

Wellington

21/08/2024 - 25/08/2024

"May well achieve its avowed objectives as the season progresses..

The Tragedy of JULIUS CAESAR

Wellington

20/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

"Blessed with a superabundance of talent..

She Kills Monsters

Christchurch

20/08/2024 - 31/08/2024

"Impressive celebration of Dungeons & Dragons, nerd culture and theatre...

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